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Home » Playgrounds by City » OC South » Laguna Niguel

Clipper Cove Park in Laguna Niguel

Clipper Cove Park is for you if you want to play sailors, pirates, or mermaids.  Two pirate ships float across the "sea" and sand in a quiet neighborhood park off Alicia Parkway near Kite Hill.

How to Get to Clipper Cove Park in Laguna Niguel: Off Alicia Parkway at Clipper Way. Wind up the neighborhood street and park on your left. Address: 29325 Clipper Way, Laguna Niguel. MAP to Clipper Cove Park in Laguna Niguel

Recommended by: Connie originally in 2008 (and then Tina just told me of the improvements in 2017)

Highlights:

  • Ship-shaped play structures to climb in and around
  • Huge variety of spinners (my 2 favorites are in the photo towards the end of the post after the Checklist section!)
  • Large spider web climber
  • Lots of wildlife viewing, especially bunnies and birds
  • Secluded and peaceful with view of Saddleback Mountain
  • Butterfly garden and winding paths
  • Central viewing area makes it shady and great for all ages
  • Swings for babies and big kids

Be Aware:

  • NO bathrooms
  • Small hill climb from parking up to the playground

Checklist:

  • Parking on the street
  • Recycled rubber play surface
  • NO bathrooms
  • One drinking fountain
  • Lots of shade under picnic gazebo, none on playground
  • Three picnic tables
  • Official City of Laguna Niguel page for Clipper Cove Park
  • Nearest public library: Laguna Niguel Branch
  • Visit my list of 15 Pirate Parks in Orange County for more pretend play opportunities!

Nearby Parks:

  • Crown Valley Community Park
  • Laguna Niguel Regional Park
  • Niguel Heights Park

Originally posted in July 2008.

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About Michele Whiteaker

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My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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